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SONY.
Portable Headphone Amplifier
Amplificateur portatif pour
casque
d'ecoute
Amplificador portatil de
auriculares
PHA·lA
4-568·297·11{1)
Gufadereferencia
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2015
Sony
Corporation
Printed
in
Malaysia
http://www.sony.net/
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Manuals
supplied
The 3 following manuals are included.
0
Reference Guide
(this
document)
Provides you with precautions and product
specifications.
0
Startup Guide (exhibit document)
Provides you with instructions on how to connect
the unit with devices and basic operations.
r.iil
Help Guide (Operating Instructions)
~
Read the Help Guide on your computer or
smartphone, when you want to
know
how to use
the
unit
in greater detail. The
Help
Guide also
contains
a troubleshooting guide which provides
you with remedies for the problems you might
encounter
URL:
http: //rdl.sony.net/help
/
mdr
/pha·la/h_
uc/
Two-dimensional
code:
For the customers in the USA
Owner's Record
The
serial
number is located at the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer
to
them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding
this
product.
Model No. PHA-1A
Serial
No•
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Information
If you have any questions about this product, you
may
call:
Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or
http
·//www sony
com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade
Name:
SONY
Model
No.:
PHA-1A
Responsible Sony
Electronics
Inc
Party:
Address:
Telephone
No.:
16S30 Via Esprillo.
Sa
n
Diego,
CA 92127 USA
8S8-942-2230
This device
complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject
to the following two conditions:
(1)
this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2)
this
device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause
undesired operation.
You are
cautioned
t
hat any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this
manual
could
void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply
with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant
to Part 15
oftl'e
FCC
Rules.
These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful
interference
to radio communications.
However,
there is
no
guarantee that interference
wi
ll
not occur in a particular
installation. If this
equipment
does cause
harmful
interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try
to
correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the
receiving
antenna.
-Increase
the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect
the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver
is
connected.
-Consult
the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for
help.
Troubleshooting
If you
run
into any problems
using
this
unit,
use the following
checkl ist
and read the product support information on our
website. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The
unit
may become warm during use. This is not a
malfunction.
No
sound
-
This unit is digital input exclusive. Analog input is not
supported.
-
Check that the unit and
the
audio device are connected
correctly.
-
Check that the connected device is turned
on.
-
Check
that
the unit is turned on.
-
If the POWER/CHG
(charge)
indicator does not light up,
charge the battery.
-
Turn up the volume of the connected device.
-
Turn up the volume of the
unit.
-
Connect
the headphone plug
firmly
to the unit.
-
Check that the
connected
headphones have a 3-pole stereo
mini plug.
The unit supports only a 3-pole
stereo
mini plug. Do
not
connect
other plugs. It may cause a malfunction.
When
connected
to a computer, there
is
no
sound or
the
sound
is
not played back properly.
-
The
computer
does not recognize the unit as a USB device.
Restart your
computer.
Install the driver
software
for Windows "Sony USB Device
Driver·
on your Windows computer. Visit the following
website,
and install the software.
http:/
/www.sony.com/support/
-
Turn up the volume of your
computer
or
software.
-
If
the unit
was connected
to the
computer
w hile
using audio
playback
software,
restart the audio playback software.
-
When playing High-Resolution Audio format data on your
computer
with the unit, use the audio playback software,
"Hi-Res
Audio
Player,·
compatible
with the High-Resolution
Audio format data.
When
"Hi-Res
Audio
Player"
is not installed, install
it
on your
computer. Visit the following website, and
install
the
software.
http:/
/www.sony.com/support/
- I f the computer enters
standby, sleep
or
hibernation mode,
w hile
the music is played
back
by using the audio playback
software, restart the audio playback software.
-
Check
that
the
sound
device
settings of
your
computer are
correct.
-
For
Windows
8/8.1
Press and
hold
the [Windows] and
[X]
keys to display the
menu,
select
[Control Panel],
[Hardware
and Sound],
[Sound], [Playback]
tab, select
[Sony
Headphone
Amplifier(PHA-1A)] for the playback device, then
click
[Set
default].
-
For Windows
7/
Windows Vista
Click the
[Start]
menu, select
[Control
Panel], [Hardware and
Sound],
[Sou
nd
], [Playback]
tab,
select
[Sony
Headphone
Amplifier(PHA-1A)] for the playback device, then click
[Set
defaul t]
-
For Macintosh
Click the
[Apple]
menu,
select [System
Preferences].
[Sound]. [Output]
tab, then
select [Sony
Headphone
Amplifier(PHA-1A)] for
[Select
a device for
sound output].
-
The volume
control
of your computer or the audio playback
software is set to suppress the sound. Cancel the
setting.
-
The CD-ROM drive does not
support
the digital reproduction
function. Use a CD-ROM drive
that
supports the digital
reproduction function.
-
Digitally broadcast sound may not be output from a
computer's
USB
port.
The driver software for Windows cannot be installed onto
a
Windows
computer.
-
The unit needs to be
connected
to your Windows computer
at a certain point while installing the driver
software.
In
this case, connect
the
Windows computer to the
computer/WALKMAN
11
/Xperia connection
INPUT
port of the
unit
using
the
micro-USB
cable
(supplied).
For details concerning connection, refer to the illustration of
"Computer"
in
step 2 of the Startup Guide.
low sound
-
Tu
rn up the volume of the connected device.
-
Turn
up the
volume
of the
unit
.
-
When using high-impedance
headphones,
set the GAIN
select switch
to
HIGH.
-
Use headphones that have a stereo mini plug. The
unit
only
supports
headphones
that
have
a stereo
mini
plug. If you use
headphones/headset with
a
remote
control
or
microphone,
there may be low
sound
or
no
sound.
The unit does not turn on.
-
Charge the battery
of
the unit.
-
When
battery life reduces
to
half, the battery is approaching
the
end of
its
service
life. Consult your nearest Sony
dealer
for replacement.
Even though the power tab
is
in the on position, the
POWER/
CHG (charge) indicator lights up in red.
-
When the unit
is used
over a long time and the remaining
battery power becomes low, if
you
connect the DC IN VS port
of the
unit
to a
computer
or other device, the POWER/CHG
(charge) indicator lights up in red. The unit cannot be turned
on. In this
case,
turn
off the
power
of the unit and turn
on
it
again. The POWER/CHG (charge) indicator lights up in green
and
the unit
turns
on.
The battery cannot be
charged.
-
Check that the unit and your computer are firmly
connected
using the micro- USB cable
(suppl ied).
-
Check that the
computer
is turned on and not in standby,
sleep or hibernation
mode.
-
Check
that
the unit and the computer are directly connected,
not
via
a USB hub.
-+
Try the
USB
connection procedure again in cases other
than
those
stated
above.
-The USB port
of
the connected
computer
may have a
problem.
Connect
the unit to another USB port of the
computer
if available.
-
A USB AC adaptor that is not recommended
is
being used.
-
The battery is fully charged.
If the battery is fully
charged,
the POWER/CHG (charge)
indicator
may
blink and go off, and charging may not
start.
This
is
not a
malfunct
ion.
-
If the unit
is
not used for a long time, the POWER/CHG
(charge)
indicator may take a while to light up red when you
connect it to your
computer.
In this case, do not
disconnect
the micro-USB
cable
from the unit, and wait until
the
POWER/
CHG (charge)
indicator
lights up red.
Charging time is too long.
-
Check that the unit and the
computer
are directly
connected,
not via a USB
hub.
-
A cable which is not supplied
is
used.
-
A USB
AC
adaptor that
is
not recommended is being used
Noise
is generated.
-
Keep the
computer
away from the unit
-
Restart the audio playback software.
-
Turn off the
connected
audio device, then turn
it
on
again.
Sound is interrupted when connecting to the
computer.
-
The CPU
of
your
computer
is overloaded.
Close other
applications.
-
Other
USB
devices
are
connected
to your
computer
and
being used
simultaneously.
Quit operating other USB devices.
The remote
control of
the headset does not
work.
-
Remote
control
operation is not supported by this unit.
The microphone
of
the headset
does
not work.
-
Headset microphones are not
supported
by this unit.
Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models
You
can
use the unit with only the following models. Update
your iPhone, iPad
or
iPod to the latest
software
before use.
•
iPhone6Pius
•
iPhone6
•
iPhoneSs
•
iPhoneS<
•
iPhoneS
•
iPhone4s
•
iPhone4
•
iPhone3GS
•
iPhone3G
•
iPhone
•
iPadAir2
•
iPadmini3
•
iPadAir
•
iPadmini2
•
iPadmini
•
iPad (4thgeneration}
•iPad(3rdgeneration)
•
iPad2
•
iPad
•
iPodtouch(1stthrough5th
generation}
•
iPod classic
120GB/160GB
(2009)
•
iPodnano(2ndthrough7th
generation)
(AsofDecember2014)
This
unit is
compatible only
with the audio playback functions
iPhones/iPads/iPods
Depending on
the Apple product, there may be
significant
electric power
required
when
starting
the communication
connected with the unit. The
battery
power of the unit may be
drained and
the
unit may
turn
off if you
connect
the Apple
product to the unit
when
the battery power is low. In this
case,
charge
the unit or use the USB AC
adaptor
to
connect
with
the
Apple product.
Compatible
WALKMAN
~
models
The unit
only supports audio
function
of
a
WALKMAN
~>
which
supports
High-Resolution Audio.
For
the latest
compatible
models, access the following URL:
http:/
/www.sony.com/supportl
Compatible Xperia models
The compatibility
of
digital output
supported
Xperia models
depend
on
the
country/region.
For the latest
compatible
models,
access the following URL:
http:/
/www.sony.com/support/
Precautions
On Safety
•
Whenyoucarrytheunitandtheaudiodeviceconnectedwiththe
connecling
cable,ma
ke
surenottoapply
theexternalforceasitmaycause
a
malfunction.
•
Donotputweightorpressureonthisunitasitmaycausetheunitto
deformduringlongstorage.
•
Donotdroplheunitorsubjectittoexternalshock,asitmaycausea
malfunction.
•
Cleantheunitwithasoftdrycloth.
•
If there
is
noise while listening to the radio.
etc.,
move
the
unit farther away
fromtheconnecteddevice.
•
Do not
e~pose
the unit to water. The unit
is
not
waterproof.
Remember
to
follow the precautions below.
-
Becarefulnottodroptheunitintoasinkorothercontainerfilledwith
-
Do not use the unit in humid locations or bad weather, such as
in
the rain
or
snow
-Donotgettheunitwet
lfyoutouchtheunitwithwethands.orputtheunitinadamparticleof
clothing. the unit may get
wet
and
this
may cause a malfunction of the
unit.
•
When
inserting
and removing
the
unit from a bag or
other
object.
the
volume tab may be caught and
the
position of the volume tab may be
changedcausingaloudsoundtobeoutput.
Becarefulwheninsertingand
removingtheunitfromabagorotherobject
On placement
•
Oonotplacetheunitinalocationwhereitis·
-
Subject to extreme high temperature
(such
as
in
a car with
its
windows
closed).
-Subjecttodirectsunlightornearaheatsource
-Subjecttomechanicalvibrationorshock.
-
Subjecttoamagneticfield
(suchasnearamagnet.speakerorTV).
-
SubjecttoeKcessivedust.
Note on static electricity
Whenusingtheheadphonesinparticularlydryairconditions,mildtingling
may be
felt
on your ears. This is a result of static
electricity accumulated
in
the
body,andnotamalfunctionoftheheadphones
The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made
from natural materials
On charging
•
ThisunitusesUSBchargingexclusively.
Tochargetheunit,itisnecessaryto
use
a
computer
which
has a USB port, or the USB AC
adaptor AC·UD10
(sold
separately).
•
You can use
the
unit while it
is
connected to the computer or AC power
source.lnthiscase,dependingontheusageenvironment.itmaytaketime
tochargeorchargingmaynotbeavailable.
•
When the unit is stored for a long period.
to
prevent
e~cessive
discharge,
chargetheuniteverysixmonthsorso.
•
Whenthebatterylifeisreducedtoanextremelyshortperiod,thebatteryis
approachingtheendofitsservicelife.
ConsultyournearestSonydealerfor
replacement.
Specifications
Frequency
range
10Hz
-100kHz
Supported impedance
B0
-
6000
Maximum
output
(when using the built-in lithium-ion
rechargeable battery)
Approx.
148
mW
+
148 mw (8 0, 10% distortion)
Approx. 80 mw
+
80 mW
(32
0,1% distortion)
Approx. 16.4 mw
+
16.4 mw
(300
0.
10%
distortion)
Output jack
Stereo mini
jack''
(0 (headphones))
., Only a 3·pole stereo mini plug is
supported.
Other
plugs,
including
2·pole
miniplugor4·polestereominiplug.arenotsupported.
Input
jack/
port
Computer/WALKMAN•
!Xperia connecting port
iPhone/iPad/iPodconnectingport
Operating temperature
o •c
to 40
•c
{32"F
to
104"F)
Charging temperature
s
•c
to35
"C(
41
"Fto95"F)
Power source
DC3.7V:built-inlithium-ionrechargeablebattery
DC
5
V:
when
charging
via
USB
Battery life
Approx.6hours•>
"'
when using the unit at
1
mw
+
1 mw output (24 0). Time may vary,
depending
on
the
immediate environment or conditions of use.
Charging
time
When connected
to
a computer:
Approx.
3.5 hours•
1
When connected
to an
AC outlet using the recommended USB AC adaptor
(sold
separately):Approx.2hours•
1
'
1
Timerequiredforemptybatterytorechargewhiletheunitisoff
Dimensions
Approx.
62 mm x 18.5
mm
><
109 mm
(2'h><
1
/,><4
1
/
oin)(w/h/d,projectingpartsarenotincluded)
Mass
Appro~.14Sg(5.11
oz)
Supported sampling
fre
quencies/bit
Ma ximum192kHz/24bit
Included items
PortableHeadphoneAmplifier(thisunit)(1)
Digital cable for
WALKMAN•
(1)
DigitalcableforXperia(1)
Micro-USBcable(l}
Siliconebelt(2}
Protectionsheet(1}
StartupGuide(1)
ReferenceGuide(thisdocument)(1)
Removetheinclude<litemsotherthantheunitbyopeningthetrayunderthe
unit and removing
them.
Recommended accessory
USB AC adaptor: AC-UD10 (sold separately)
Operating environment
Compliant OS
Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 Pro/Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro
Windows7
Starter (SP1 or later}/Home
Basic
(SP1 or later)/Home Premium (SP1 or later)/
Professionai (SP1orlater}/Uitimate(SP1orlater
)
Windows Vista
Home
Basic (SP2 or
later)/Home
Premium (SP2 or later}/Business (SP2 or
later)/Uitimate{SP2orlater)
Mac0SX(v10.6.8orlater)
CPU:
Intel
Core 2
Processor
1.6
GHz or better
Memory:1GBorbetter
USBport(US82.0HighSpeed}
•
One of the
above
OS need
to
be installed to the computer at
the
factory
•
TheunitisnotguaranteedtooperatewithaUcomputers
•
Theunitisnotguaranteedtooperatewithhomebuiltcomputers,
operating
systemsthatarepersonallyupgraded,ormullipleoperatingsystems.
•
Theunitisnotguaranteedtooperatewithfunctionssuchasstandby.sleep,
orhibernation,onanycomputer.
Designandspecificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice
Trademark Notices
•
WALK
MAN•
and
WALKMAN•
Iogo are registered
trademarks
of Sony
Corporation
•
'Xperia'
and
'
XperiaTablet'aretrademarksofSonyMobile
CommunicationsAB
•
iPad, iPhone,iPod,iPoddassic.iPodnano,
iPodtouch,andRetinaare
trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered
in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air,
andiPadminiaretrademarksofApplelnc
•
'Made for
iPod;
'Made for iPhone,' and
'
Made
for
iPad'
mean
that
an
electronic accessoryhasbeendesignedtoconnectspecificaltytoiPod,
iPhoneoriPad,respectively,andhasbeencertifiedbythedeveloperto
meetAppleperformancestandards.Appleisnotresponsibleforthe
operationofthisdeviceoritscompliancewithsafetyandregulatory
standards.Pieasenotethat theuseofthisaccessorywithiPod.iPhone,or
iPadmayaffectwirelessperformance
•
Macintosh and Mac OS
are
trademarks of Apple Inc., reg istered
in
the U.S.
and other countries
•
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or
trademarks of
Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
•
AIIothertrademarksandreg isteredtrademarksaretrademarksor
registeredtrademarksoftheirrespectiveholders.lnthismanuai,TMand
•
marks are
not
specified.
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